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California Ruling Seen Unlikely to Dent Value of Uber, Other Startups

However, the ruling to classify a San Francisco-based driver as an employee instead of an independent contractor could potentially change how sharing-economy companies operate.

By Reuters

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Uber Driver Is Employee, Not Contractor, California Labor Commission Says

By Reuters

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Employee Says She Was Fired for Refusing to Be Tracked 24/7

By Nina Zipkin

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McDonald’s Wage Plan Renews Debate on Independence of Franchisees

By Reuters

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The McDonald’s Fight That Could Change Franchising

An ongoing fight between McDonald's and labor unions has entered a key phase this week.

By Kate Rogers

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McDonald’s Employees Claim They Were Told to Put Mustard on Burns and Keep Working

Backed by a minimum-wage activist group, employees that suffered severe burns on the job have filed complaints against the chain in 19 cities.

By Kate Taylor

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Lawmakers Question Legality of NLRB’s Joint Employer Decision

Congress joins the franchising industry in seeking explanations.

By Kate Taylor

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3 Things Small-Business Owners Need to Realize to Make Smart Hires

Small teams have no margin for error when a new hire doesn't work out but doing your homework will get you the stars you need to thrive.

By Leslie Barber

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To Pay or Not to Pay on Snow Days

Weather happens. You better have a policy in place about whether to pay them when Mother Nature gets angry.

By Susan Solovic

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Entrepreneurs Land in the Unions’ Cross Hairs

New labor law regulations shorten the time period for holding an election after a petition is filed. Employers may want to take proactive steps.

By Jonathan Segal

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New McDonald’s Lawsuit Could Redefine Franchising as We Know It

A worker group is filing charges against franchisees and McDonald's as a joint employer, setting a precedent that could have broad ripple effects.

By Kate Taylor

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The 6 Rules to Hiring Unpaid Interns

A closer look at the Department of Labor's rules, which otherwise can be as clear as mud.

By Gabrielle Karol

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U.S. Entrepreneur Held Hostage By His Own Employees in China

An executive of a disposable medical-supply manufacturer is being held in his office outside of Beijing by his own employees, according to news reports.

By Catherine Clifford

Business Operations & Logistics

Entrepreneurs, Politicians Join in a Virtual March on Washington for Immigration Reform

A group of lawmakers and innovators press Congress to pass an immigration overhaul.

By Catherine Clifford

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Entrepreneurs Support a Pathway to Citizenship for Immigrants

The majority of small-business owners want to see comprehensive immigration reform include a way for newcomers to the U.S. to achieve permanent legal status.

By Catherine Clifford

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How to Avoid Workplace Political Spats

This election season, your employees may quarrel over candidates. Labor attorney Robin E. Shea offers tips, plus a free example of a harassment policy.

By Eric Shapiro

Human Resources

When a Tattoo Equals a Lawsuit

T-shirts and tattoos might be more common in the workplace, but keep these four do's and don'ts in mind to avoid potential problems.

By Mikal E. Belicove

Online Presence

Finally, Guidance on Employer Social-Media Policies

A federal agency for labor practices offers long-awaited guidance to employers on social-media guidelines at work.

By Mikal E. Belicove

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Top Overtime Traps for Business Owners

As a business owner, you often look for ways to bootstrap or ask employees to go above and beyond. But overlooking overtime could land you in a heap of trouble.

By Susan Schreter